2 entries under this word

Airy

Āir'y, a.

adjective

a. 1. Consisting of air; as, an airy substance.

  1. Relating or belonging to air; high in air; as, an airy flight. “The airy region thrilling.” Milton.
  2. Open to a free current of air; exposed to the air; as, an airy situation.
  3. Resembling air; thin; unsubstantial; without solidity. “An airy spirit.” Shak.
  4. Without reality; having no solid foundation; vain; trifling. “Airy fame.” Shak. “Empty sound, and airy notions.” Roscommon.
  5. Full of vivacity and levity; light of heart; lively. “Merry and airy.” Bp. Taylor.
  6. (Paint.) Having the light and aerial tints true to nature. Elmes.

Air'y, n.

noun

n. [See AERIE.] The nest of the hawk or eagle; an aery.